Along the Natchez Trace

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Roy & Theda, Celebrating 70 Years of Marriage, August 4, 2010

There are in one's lives people who are so special there are never sufficient words that will describe them, or your relationship with them.

Roy and Theda are two of those 'special beyond words' people. I met Roy and Theda and many of the Darden clan in late March of 2004 when Man and I were on our way out of the Valley (Rio Grande Valley Texas) on our way back to the north country. We were invited to stop and meet my distant Darden cousins for the first time.

I have to laugh when I refer to them as distant cousins. Man and I walked into their midst that March afternoon, and they opened their arms and hearts to us. We were immediately surrounded by their love. Seldom is that all encompassing love and affection and acceptance so easily and generously offered.

There is nothing distant about Roy and Theda or any of their family. They are in your face affectionate, warm, comfortable, real comfortable. You meet them, you feel as if you just came home, safe and sound. No strangers here, you are family, you belong.

On August 4th, 2010 this wonderful couple will celebrate their SEVENTIETH wedding anniversary. What an amazing day this will be. I hope all my readers and friends will join Man and I in wishing them the very best. Special wishes for very, very special people.

Congratulations Roy and Theda on your 70th Wedding Anniversary!In 1940 Bing Crosby's version of "Only Forever", became a number 1 hit. I think this song certainly may describe your lives together.Here are the lyrics to "Only Forever""Do I want to be with youAs the years come and go?Only foreverIf you care to know.Would I grant all your wishesAnd be proud of the taskOnly foreverIf someone should ask.How long would it take meTo be near if you beckon?Off hand I would figureLess than a second.Do you think I'll rememberHow you looked when you smile?Only foreverThat's puttin' it mild."

Congratulations on this very special anniversary!Terri

How long would it take meTo be near if you beckon?Off hand I would figureLess than a second.Do you think I'll rememberHow you looked when you smile?Only foreverThat's puttin' it mild.

Happy Anniversary Roy and Theda. Surely you must be the expression of I Corinthians 13 ~ God's Love Chapter in life. A lifetime together for the good of the other. A true testimony of marriage for us.God's best continued Blessings to you.

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